The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wells Ward, is located at 951 Lake Ave, Wells Nevada 89835 (DO NOT MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS). Mail is sent to current Bishop's personal address. The phone number for the Wells Ward is 775-752-3763. The phone number for the Bishop's office is 775-752-3309. (Historical ''records'' are not kept at this location, nor does the Bishop have access to records of deceased individuals.)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wells Ward, is located at 951 Lake Ave, Wells Nevada 89835 (DO NOT MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS). Mail is sent to current Bishop's personal address. The phone number for the Wells Ward is 775-752-3763. The phone number for the Bishop's office is 775-752-3309. (Historical ''records'' are not kept at this location, nor does the Bishop have access to records of deceased individuals.)

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Church records are usually found in the towns rather than on the county level. Search the Family History Library Catalog - Place Search for the appropriate town in {{FHL|Nevada%2C+Elko|subject|disp=Elko County}}.

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Church records are usually found in the towns rather than on the county level. Search the Family History Library Catalog - Place Search for the appropriate town in {{FHL|Nevada%2C+Elko|subject|disp=Elko County}}.

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[http://books.google.com/bkshp?hl=en&tab=wp Google Books] has some books about the history and people in [http://books.google.com/books?q=elko+county+nevada+history&btnG=Search+Books Elko County, Nevada]. Try various search terms, including the names of people. Books designated with "Full view" can be read online.

[http://books.google.com/bkshp?hl=en&tab=wp Google Books] has some books about the history and people in [http://books.google.com/books?q=elko+county+nevada+history&btnG=Search+Books Elko County, Nevada]. Try various search terms, including the names of people. Books designated with "Full view" can be read online.

The Elko County [http://www.elkocountynv.net:1401/cgi-bin/diw200 on-line Public Record index] starts in 1984. Filed maps, 1869 to present, can be searched by section, township and range or document number and can be viewed and printed.

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The Elko County [http://www.elkocountynv.net:1401/cgi-bin/diw200 on-line Public Record index] starts in 1984. Filed maps, 1869 to present, can be searched by section, township and range or document number and can be viewed and printed.

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The Elko County [http://www.elkocountynv.net:1401/cgi-bin/diw200 on-line Public Record index] starts in 1984. Filed maps, 1869 to present, can be searched by section, township and range or document number and can be viewed and printed.

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[[Image:Nvelko.jpg|900px|Nvelko.jpg]] The Elko County [http://www.elkocountynv.net:1401/cgi-bin/diw200 on-line Public Record index] starts in 1984. Filed maps, 1869 to present, can be searched by section, township and range or document number and can be viewed and printed.

In the Family History Library Catalog Place Search on FamilySearch, for Elko, Nevada, look at the list of records for Cemeteries. Films can be sent to family history centers. Public libraries may have copies of the books or can obtain them through Interlibrary Loan.

Church Records

Most church records are held by individual churches. For contact information, check a phone directory, such as SearchBug or Dex Knows. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information about these major repositories, see Nevada Church Records.

LDS Ward and Branch Records

Carlin

Elko

Metropolis – There is no ward or branch in Metropolis. Contact the Wells ward.

Montello – There is no Ward or Branch in Montello. Contact the Wells Ward.

Ruby Valley

Wells

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wells Ward, is located at 951 Lake Ave, Wells Nevada 89835 (DO NOT MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS). Mail is sent to current Bishop's personal address. The phone number for the Wells Ward is 775-752-3763. The phone number for the Bishop's office is 775-752-3309. (Historical records are not kept at this location, nor does the Bishop have access to records of deceased individuals.)

Church records are usually found in the towns rather than on the county level. Search the Family History Library Catalog - Place Search for the appropriate town in Elko County.

Court Records

Directories

Emigration and Immigration

Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups

Gazetteers

Genealogy

History

Local histories are available for Elko County, Nevada Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Nevada Local Histories.

Google Books has some books about the history and people in Elko County, Nevada. Try various search terms, including the names of people. Books designated with "Full view" can be read online.

In the Family History Library Catalog Place Search on FamilySearch, for Elko County, Nevada, look at the list of records for History. Films can be sent to family history centers. Public libraries may have copies of the books or can obtain them through Interlibrary Loan.

Obituaries

Probate

Probate records may include, wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. They may include the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, etc. See Nevada Probate Records for additional information.

Taxation

Nevada tax records complement land records and can be used to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records. Most tax records can be obtained from the county treasurer or assessor. For more information, see the wiki page Nevada Taxation. The Family History Library does not have copies of Nevada tax records (as of June 2013).

Do a Place Search in the Family History Library Catalog for Elko, Nevada. Check the list of records for Vital records. Films can be sent to family history centers. Public libraries may have copies of the books or order through Interlibrary Loan.